47529 ZIP Code — Elnora, IN

Daviess County, Indiana

ZIP code 47529 is located in Elnora, Indiana, within Daviess County. It covers approximately 31.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47529

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,000. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 47529 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,194

population

31.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47529 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elnora	Acceptable
Elnora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47568 Plainville (6.3 mi) 47562 Odon (6.5 mi) 47578 Sandborn (6.7 mi) 47449 Newberry (9 mi) 47443 Lyons (9.7 mi) 47553 Loogootee (13 mi) 47512 Bicknell (13.3 mi) 47558 Montgomery (14.2 mi) 47501 Washington (14.3 mi) 47465 Switz City (15.5 mi) 47522 Crane (15.6 mi) 47597 Wheatland (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,194
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	31.26 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	38.8157
Longitude	-87.0826
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	46.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	31.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,194

Population

People per sq mi

30.8

Median age

$70,000

Median household income

$30,918

Per capita income

$108,500

Median home value

$688

Median monthly rent

75.3%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

339

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

115

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	298	25.0%
18 and over	896	75.0%
65 and over	110	9.2%
Median age	30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.3%

Black or African American 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,169	97.4%
Two or more races	16	1.3%
Black or African American	9	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	46.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	31.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 27.0%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	27.0%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$70,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,500
Median rent / month	$688
Owner occupied	75.3%
Renter occupied	24.7%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	32.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.8%
Electricity	41.2%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Fuel oil	4.5%
Wood	4.5%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	257	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	25	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	54	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	60	15.2%
Households with children under 18	175	44.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	80	20.2%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	28.2%
Married	53.7%	58.0%
Separated	1.7%	0.2%
Widowed	0.9%	4.3%
Divorced	11.0%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 9.3%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.7%
Kindergarten	2	0.8%
Elementary school	115	43.9%
High school	134	51.1%
College / grad school	4	1.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 15.3%

Construction 14.6%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Wholesale trade 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Other services 1.8%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.6%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	21.5%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	15.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.2%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	23.1%
No insurance	28.3%
Uninsured under 19	25.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,147	96.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,194	100.0%
Born in same state	1,194	100.0%
Born in different state	955	80.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	93	7.8%
French	66	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	48	4%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	91.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47529

What city is ZIP code 47529 in?

ZIP code 47529 is primarily assigned to Elnora, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47529 in?

ZIP code 47529 falls within Daviess County, Indiana.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47529?

The median home value in ZIP code 47529 is $108,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 47529?

ZIP code 47529 has an estimated population of 1,194 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47529?

The median household income in ZIP code 47529 is $70,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47529 in?

ZIP code 47529 observes the EST timezone.